Senior Manager, Accounting

Senior Manager, International Accounting

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At Circana, we are fueled by our passion for continuous learning and growth, we seek and share feedback freely, and we celebrate victories both big and small in an environment that is flexible and accommodating to our work and personal lives. We have a global commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion as we believe in the undeniable strength that diversity brings to our business, employees, clients, and communities. With us, you can always bring your full self to work. Join our inclusive, committed team to be a challenger, own outcomes, and stay curious together. Circana is proud to be Certified™ by Great Place To Work®. This prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at Circana. Learn more at www.circana.com.

What will you be doing?

We are seeking a strong technical accounting leader to join our Global Accounting team. This role is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, compliance, and operational effectiveness of accounting activities across multiple legal entities. The position partners closely with global finance teams, third-party accounting providers, and key business stakeholders to support financial reporting, close activities, compliance requirements, and process improvements aligned with U.S. GAAP and Circana accounting policies.

The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in accounting and financial reporting, experience operating in complex multi-entity environments, and a demonstrated ability to improve processes, strengthen controls, and drive results independently. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving accounting challenges, building scalable processes, and partnering across functions to support a growing global organization.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities for assigned legal entities, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with U.S. GAAP and Circana accounting policies.
• Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, intercompany transactions, and financial reporting deliverables.
• Partner with third-party accounting firms and external advisors to ensure timely and accurate execution of accounting, reporting, and compliance activities.
• Coordinate statutory reporting requirements, including financial statement preparation and regulatory filings.
• Drive consistency and standardization across accounting processes, ensuring alignment with Circana's global finance framework.
• Lead efforts to strengthen accounting operations, documentation, controls, and reporting processes.
• Support the transition of accounting activities from external providers to centralized or internal teams where appropriate.
• Ensure compliance with local statutory, tax, and regulatory requirements while maintaining alignment with company accounting policies.
• Apply technical accounting knowledge and sound judgment to support accurate financial reporting and accounting conclusions.
• Support SOX compliance initiatives, audits, and internal control activities.
• Monitor accounting and regulatory developments and evaluate potential impacts on business operations and financial reporting.
• Partner with FP&A, Tax, Treasury, Legal, and other cross-functional teams to support strategic initiatives, entity structuring activities, and business transactions.
• Support transfer pricing processes, intercompany accounting, and related global finance initiatives.
• Lead and influence internal stakeholders and external service providers to drive accountability, execution, and results.
• Identify opportunities to improve close efficiency, enhance reporting quality, automate workflows, and strengthen controls.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• 6-10 years of progressive accounting experience, including ownership of month-end close, financial reporting, account reconciliations, and U.S. GAAP accounting
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting principles
• Experience leading or supporting month-end close processes, account reconciliations, and financial statement preparation
• Experience managing accounting activities across multiple legal entities
• Experience working with third-party accounting firms, auditors, or external service providers
• Demonstrated ability to build, improve, standardize, or transition accounting processes
• Strong technical accounting skills with the ability to analyze issues and apply sound judgment
• Proven ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and drive outcomes in a fast-paced environment
• Management experience preferred but not required; open to candidates who demonstrate strong leadership, ownership, and influence

Preferred

• CPA
• Public accounting experience and/or a combination of public accounting and industry accounting experience.
• Experience in a multinational, data-driven, or technology-enabled organization
• Experience supporting statutory reporting and compliance requirements
• Experience operating within SOX-compliant environments and internal control frameworks
• Experience using NetSuite, Dynamics, Coupa, and BlackLine

Competencies

• Strong technical accounting, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to operate independently and navigate complex accounting matters
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to lead through influence and collaborate across teams
• Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on efficiency, scalability, and controls
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, global environment

Circana Behaviors

Beyond technical skills, experience, and role-specific attributes, these shared behaviors are fundamental to our culture and success. We seek individuals who consistently demonstrate and champion these behaviors in their daily work:

• Stay Curious: Being hungry to learn and grow, always asking the big questions.
• Seek Clarity: Embracing complexity to create clarity and inspire action.
• Own the Outcome: Being accountable for decisions and taking ownership of our choices.
• Center on the Client: Relentlessly adding value for our customers.
• Be a Challenger: Never complacent, always striving for continuous improvement.
• Champion Inclusivity: Fostering trust in relationships engaging with empathy, respect, and integrity.
• Commit to each other: Contributing to making Circana a great place to work for everyone.

Location: This position can be located in the following area(s): Chicago, IL, preferred or Remote, US. 

The below range reflects the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs. The salary range for this role is $120,000 - $150,000 USD. This job is also eligible for bonus pay. 

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.  

An offer of employment may be conditional upon successful completion of a background check in accordance with local legislation and our candidate privacy notice. Your current employer will not be contacted without your permission.  

You can apply for this role through the Circana careers website or Intranet site for internal candidates. This role is subject to AI-assisted screening. Circana uses artificial intelligence (AI) to assess resumes for alignment with job requirements by helping locate details in resumes that relate to the job description. 

This position is expected to remain open for approximately 30 days and may close earlier if sufficient qualified candidates are identified.